Coursework and Lab Skills | Master of Science in Exercise Physiology
The Master of Science in Exercise Physiology Program Clinical emphasis is typically completed as a full-time student. Full-time enrollment is considered nine or more graduate credits per semester or term. A total of 58 credit hours, including practicum courses are required. Students have the option to complete a traditional thesis or an applied graduate project. The course schedules indicate the course sequencing for full-time enrollment.
The 14-week internship, EXP580 and EXP590, is completed in the summer between years 1 and 2, allowing for continuous enrollment and earlier graduation.
M.S. in Exercise Physiology Courses (58 credits)
- EXP501 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- EXP503 Advanced Exercise Physiology
- EXP505 Laboratory Methods I
- EXP506 Research Design and Statistical Methods for Health Sciences
- EXP510 Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription
- EXP511 Cardiopulmonary Testing
- EXP512 Electrocardiography
- EXP513 Advanced Electrocardiography
- EXP516 Exercise Testing and Prescription for Clinical Populations
- EXP517 Laboratory Methods II
- EXP520 Client-centered Clinical Practice in Exercise Physiology
- EXP560 Pathophysiology
- EXP580 Practicum I
- EXP590 Practicum II
- EXP600 Practicum III
- EXP607 Graduate Research Project I
- EXP608 Graduate Research Project II
- EXP610 Practicum IV
- EXP615 Concepts in Functional Rehabilitation
- EXP620 Entrepreneurism in Health and Fitness
- PTH509 Introduction to Pharmacology
Laboratory Courses and Skill
The MEXP program consists of four laboratory-style courses that complement the lecture curriculum and prepare students for hands-on, patient-centered courses. The small student-to-faculty ratio allows for individualized instruction and immediate personal feedback.
The courses EXP501, EXP505, EXP511 and EXP517 will prepare students for independent clinical practice and application of these clinical skills:
- Advanced cardiac resuscitation
- Vitals at rest and with exercise
- Electrocardiography
- Heart sounds
- Anthropometric measurements
- Body composition, including fat and lean tissue analysis
- Cardiovascular stress testing
- Pulmonary testing
- Blood biomarker measurements
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Balance and gait analysis
- Functional screenings
- Flexibility and range of motion assessment
Course Schedule
Fall Year 1
15 Total Credits
- EXP503 – Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
- EXP505 – Lab Methods I (2 credits)
- EXP506 – Statistical Methods for Health Science (3 credits)
- EXP510 – Advanced Exercise Testing and Prescription (3 credits)
- EXP511 – Cardiopulmonary Testing (2 credits)
- EXP512 – Electrocardiography (2 credits)
Spring Year 1
15 Total Credits
- EXP501 – Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (1 credit)
- EXP513 – Advanced Electrocardiography (2 credits)
- EXP516 – Exercise Testing and Prescription for Clinical Populations (3 credits)
- EXP517 – Laboratory Methods II (2 credits)
- EXP520 – Client-centered Clinical Practice in Exercise Physiology (4 credits)
- EXP560 – Pathophysiology (3 credits)
Summer
8 Total Credits
- EXP580 – Practicum I (4 credits)
- EXP590 – Practicum II (4 credits)
Fall Year 2
11 Total Credits
- EXP600 – Practicum III (4 credits)
- EXP607 – Graduate Research Project I (3 credits)
- EXP615 – Concepts in Functional Rehabilitation (2 credits)
- PHT509 – Introduction to Pharmacology (2 credits)
Spring Year 2
9 Total Credits
- EXP608 – Research Project II or elective (3 credits)
- EXP610 – Practicum IV (4 credits)
- EXP620 – Entrepreneurism in Health and Fitness (2 credits)